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Delicious cream cheese topping on a dessert plate

Cream Cheese Topping

A smooth, sweet cream cheese topping perfect for cakes, fruit, or warm breads.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Topping
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temp To make it easier to beat.
  • 2 tablespoons sugar, granulated or caster Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, pure Better flavor if pure.
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream, cold Cold for better whipping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Set the cream cheese on the counter for 20–30 minutes to soften.
  2. Put the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Beat until very smooth and free of lumps.
  3. Chill a separate bowl and the whisk attachment for ten minutes; cold tools help the cream whip better.
  4. Pour the heavy cream into the chilled bowl and whip until stiff peaks form.
  5. Fold one-third of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to loosen it.
  6. Fold in the remaining whipped cream until just combined.

Notes

Time-saver: Chill your bowl while the cream cheese softens. Common mistake + fix: If the cream is runny, keep whipping in short bursts; cold the bowl again if needed. Simple variation: Fold in a spoonful of berry jam or citrus zest for brightness.